Toll Brothers, (NYSE: TOL) (Tollbrothers.com) the
nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, has named Tom Anhut Group President,
overseeing Toll Brothers’ operations in the Carolinas and Georgia, including new home
divisions in Raleigh, Charlotte, Atlanta and Hilton Head.

An exciting new dining experience is coming to Raleigh, and
it’s a restaurant with a familiar and trusted name. Golden Corral Buffet and Grill announced the
upcoming opening of its new, third generation style restaurant at its flagship location at 6129
Glenwood Avenue.

CASTO, one of the country’s leading real estate organizations,
and partner 1st Carolina Properties of Cary, N.C., announced today that more new
retailers have committed to be part of its Phase I development at Park West Village, a
100-acre mixed-use project to be located at Cary Parkway and Chapel Hill Road in
Morrisville, North Carolina.

Toll Brothers, (NYSE: TOL) (Tollbrothers.com) the nation’s
leading builder of luxury homes, will unveil its new Hasentree Signature Collection at a
special Grand Opening Event on July 24 and 25 (Saturday 11-6, Sunday 1-6) at
Hasentree. Toll Brothers has designed these dramatic homes to have a strong street
presence with a mixture of stone, brick, timber, and shake exteriors, all part of the look
that makes Hasentree the striking luxury community it is. The Signature homes will
range from 4,000 square feet up to 10,000 square feet, with pre-construction pricing
from the 700’s.

Z-Bowl, a multi-faceted entertainment center, has announced its
grand opening will be held the weekend of May 1 in Downtown Mebane. Friday, April 30 the
center will host a ribbon cutting and Chamber of Commerce reception, followed by the official
public grand opening events on Saturday May 1 from 1-4pm.

Vroom Foods, Inc., an independent energy food company, has chosen PRStreet as Agency of Record. PRStreet will work with the company to develop a strong national public relations, media relations, and marketing campaign for its products.

Bill Cowher, former NFL star and current NFL Today sports commentator, will be the keynote speaker at the Business Club of the Triangle’s (BCA Triangle) May breakfast meeting. The breakfast, sponsored by Rocky Top Hospitality, will be held at 1705 Prime in Raleigh on May 16.

Ever suffered from Koozie envy? Now there is a cure: a way to create your own customized Koozie that will make you the envy of all your friends. Thanks to kustomkooziesonline.com you do not have to be a graphic designer to have that one-of-a-kind koozie for that special occasion. The website offers three easy steps in designing your koozie for an array of events including: weddings, family reunions, and many more celebrations.

The Brody Scholarship will celebrate a major milestone when current scholars, alumni, friends and members of the Brody family gather on April 18 in Greenville to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the program.

Beth Jarvis, founder of Spare Some for Autism, has announced that the organization raised $25,000 at its first Celebrity/CEO Kids Bowling Challenge. The fundraiser was held in March at AMF Pleasant Valley. Spare Some for Autism is a non-profit dedicated to improving the quality of life for children with Autism. The announcement comes as the autism community observes April as Autism Awareness Month.

The Brody family of eastern North Carolina chose PRStreet, the Triangle’s award winning marketing and public relations firm, as its agency of record. PRStreet will handle all media relations, publicity, and other responsibilities for the Brody Scholar Program.

Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Co., LPA (SZD) is pleased to announce the addition of Dennis A. Wicker, former Lt. Governor of North Carolina, to its management team. Wicker will oversee the opening of SZD’s new North Carolina office, based in Raleigh.

Creative Gifting, a business that specializes in unique, creative gift designs, has been named to Rave Reviews Magazine Top 100 List. The Top 100 list was created by Rave Reviews Magazine from a nationwide survey of business owners in the gourmet/gift basket industry.

Beth Jarvis, Executive Director of Spare Some for Autism, has announced that NBC17 (WNCN) has agreed to be the media sponsor for the upcoming Spare Some for Autism Celebrity/CEO Kids Bowling Challenge. The event is scheduled for March 2. Spare Some for Autism is a non-profit dedicated to improving the quality of life for children with Autism.

Spare Some for Autism, a non-profit dedicated to improving the quality of life for children with Autism, has announced that Carolina Hurricane Glen Wesley and his wife, Barbara, have been named honorary chairs for the upcoming Spare Some for Autism Celebrity/CEO Kids Bowling Challenge. The event is scheduled for March 2.

The Durham Performance Learning Center (DPLC) graduated its first class of students on Wednesday, January 23, 2008. Three students were given another opportunity to earn their high school diploma when Communities In Schools of Durham partnered with the Durham Public Schools to open the new non-traditional high school. The DPLC was made possible partly through funding passed through the Communities In Schools of NC (CISNC) office and the national Communities In Schools, Inc. partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Penn Shore, president of The Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Business Club of the Triangle (BCA Triangle) has announced that the organization is now part of the national Business Clubs America organization, prompting its new name. It was previously known as the Breakfast Club of the Triangle.

Want a little get up and go with your morning breakfast bar? Some real snap in those corn flakes? It may be just a matter of time before these and other caffeinated products hit your local grocer or convenience store!

PRStreet, Inc., a full-service marketing and public relations agency, has added two more prestigious awards to its list of achievements. The firm has been awarded both a gold and silver Sir Walter Raleigh Award from the Raleigh Public Relations Society (RPRS).

Business, education and community leaders from across North Carolina attended the fifth annual NC Education Ball in Raleigh on Saturday, June 16. The event, which supports the work of Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC), was held at the Progress Energy Center for Performing Arts.

In its continuing effort to ensure the safety of all of America’s pets, the American Kennel Club’s Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR) announced today that it is introducing a revolutionary new pet microchip to the market.

In the wake of two tragic fires in the Triangle area, ABC 11 WTVD is again taking part in Operation Save A Life to distribute 11,000 free smoke alarms to families in the ABC11 Eyewitness News viewing area.

Before breaking ground on the 100,000 square foot Barefoot Commons shopping center today, executives took one last lap around the track to honor the Grand Prix Family Thrill Park. Barefoot Commons, located at the former site of the Grand Prix Family Thrill Park, will be anchored by a 48,000 square foot Bi-Lo Supermarket.

Carolina Crossroads, the new entertainment and retail destination off Interstate 95 in Roanoke Rapids, drew a crowd of more than 30,000 for its third and final outdoor concert of the 2006 season. The September 23 outdoor concert featuring Hank Williams Jr., Gretchen Wilson and Canadian group the Road Hammers drew the largest crowd yet for the new venue.

NC State University Women’s Basketball Coach Kay Yow, Raleigh Police Chief Jane Perlov, Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker joined more than 50 breast cancer survivors today at the Panera Bread at The Lassiter to celebrate the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and acknowledge those who have survived the disease.

Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC) will once again bring together community and business leaders to help celebrate education at the 2007 NC Education Ball. CISNC today announced that Orage Quarles, President/Publisher The News and Observer Publishing Company, and his wife, Terry Linda, along with Graham Denton, Bank of America Market President Executive and President of Bank of America North Carolina, and his wife, Anne, have agreed to serve as Event Chairs.

Carolina Crossroads has announced that multi-platinum contemporary Christian artists Steven Curtis Chapman and Third Day will perform at an outdoor summer concert on August 19 at the Roanoke Rapids music and entertainment venue.

Carolina Crossroads, the premier entertainment and retail destination in Roanoke Rapids, has announced that tickets for the September 23 concert featuring Hank Williams, Jr. and Gretchen Wilson will go on sale Saturday August 5.

PRStreet, Inc., the Triangle’s award-winning public relations and marketing firm, has added two more prestigious awards to its list of achievements. The firm has been awarded both a gold and silver Sir Walter Raleigh Award from the Raleigh Public Relations Society. The awards were presented at the RPRS annual awards banquet in Raleigh.

Homeland Integrated Security Systems was one of approximately 270 companies from across the world chosen to exhibit in the Sixth International Special Operations Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX 2006) held in Amman, Jordan. SOFEX 2006 was the second largest defense exhibition to be held within the Middle East and North Africa.

Homeland Integrated Security Systems has recorded another “first” with its revolutionary Cyber Tracker. The wireless GPS/Data device is the first location based device with the ability to run data and voice at the same time. Traditional devices running data applications are not able to provide voice conversations simultaneously.

For the fourth consecutive year, leaders from across
the state will soon come together to celebrate and support North Carolina’s
finest in education. The 2006 North Carolina Education Ball, to benefit Communities in Schools of North Carolina
(CISNC), will be held Saturday, June 3rd at the Progress Energy Center for Performing Arts in Raleigh

Homeland Integrated Security Systems, Inc. (OTC: HISC) announced today that it has received
purchase orders for IDEN based, patent pending Cyber Trackers from Rentrop
Tugs, Inc. The company will begin shipping product to Rentrop Tugs, Inc.
immediately for its use with web-based cameras, and utilizing the Tracker's GPS
technology for scheduling and management.

Carolina Properties, developer of Sunset Commons, is pleased to
announce that Larry Cheek, president of Resort Brokerage and Consulting, Inc, has been named leasing agent for the center. Sunset Commons, Sunset Beach’s new upscale shopping center, will be
anchored by a state-of-the art 40,000 square foot Piggly Wiggly grocery store.

Homeland Integrated Security Systems, Inc.’s (OTC: HISC) Cyber Tracker will be featured at the 2006 International Consumer
Electronics Show (CES®) to be held in Las Vegas January 5-8. Company representatives will be demonstrating the various features of the Cyber Tracker at booth # 72029 in the Sands Expo Convention Center in Las Vegas.

Advanced placement biology students from Northwood High School in Pittsboro were the first to experience a new program offered by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).The program is called SPARK!— Scientists Participating in Active Research with Kids.